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Heifers show solid gains in online trading, as weather prospect pushes restockers forward

Price recovery was evident in most heifer and some steer categories in online trading this week, where the offering lifted 14 percent on last week to 11,846 head. Restockers were again active on young cattle ahead of forecast rain…Read More

Beef Central, 16/10/2026

Dubbo sale 15 October 2026: Feeder steers 15c dearer as rain influences sentiment

Feeder steers and heifers were up to 15c dearer at Dubbo yesterday, with the crossbreds enjoying the best of the rise, in a reduced yarding of 6180 head…Read More

David Monk, NLRS, 16/10/2026

Charters Towers 14 October 2026: Rain forecast lifts demand in 3100 head yarding

Recent forecasts of rain across many areas resulted in very strong demand on all classes, with quality related prices changes at Charters Towers sale this week, where 3100 head were yarded..Read More

Beef Central, 15/10/2026

Dalby sale 14 October 2026: Rain prospects reduces yarding to 3400; market generally dearer

A return to light rain across parts of the supply area reduced numbers at Dalby today to 3424 head. Like Roma yesterday, most categories were dearer, with the best of the cows averaging 388c/kg and heavy feeder steers 530c. NSW restocker support was strong. ..Read More

Beef Central, 14/10/2026

Roma sale 13 Oct 2026: Dearer market as rain halves numbers

All the regular buyers attending and active also with extra southern support operating. The market could be 20 to 30c/kg dearer for steers, heifers similar and prime cows slightly stronger 5c to 10c/kg on the previous sale…Read More

Beef Central, 13/10/2026

Gunnedah 13 Oct 2026: Light restocker cattle lead stronger market

Numbers were similar to last week but an improved quality yarding of predominately weaner and yearling type cattle…Read More

Beef Central, 13/10/2026

Solid surge in online young cattle values on lower numbers, rain impact  

Double-digit gains in c/kg value were seen across the board in online young cattle trading on Friday, where smaller offerings and the impact of rain in some southern areas took effect…Read More

Beef Central, 12/10/2026

Wagga sale 12 Oct 2026: Numbers lift after public holiday

Straight-bred cattle were in shorter supply, and all well-bred cattle attracted premium prices from both restockers and feedlot buyers…Read More

Leann Dax, 12/10/2026

Dubbo sale 8 October 2026: Young cattle 8c dearer

Lightweight feeder steers and heifers were up to 12c dearer while the heavier feeders were 6c/kg cheaper…Read More

David Monk, NLRS, 09/10/2026

Dalby sale 7 October 2026: Feeder steers lift 10c/kg in smaller 4540 head offering

While overall results were mixed, medium and heavy yearling steers to feed averaged 10c/kg better in a smaller Dalby sale offering of 4540 head yesterday. Local patch rain saw the offering decline by 1300 head. ..Read More

Beef Central, 08/10/2026

Roma sale 6 October 2026: Market solid throughout for larger 9500 head yarding

The market solid throughout for a larding of 9591 head at Roma yesterday – up 1800 on last week. Quality was mixed with a large percentage of cattle with high content…Read More

Beef Central, 07/10/2026

Gunnedah 6 October 2026: Overall firmer market in 2200 head yarding

It was an overall an overall firm market compared with last week at Gunnedah this morning, where 2200 were yarded…Read More

Beef Central, 06/10/2026

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